LinkedIn for all your gold needs
Aug 31, 2021 15:52:08 GMT
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Post by bobilili on Aug 31, 2021 15:52:08 GMT
The last little while I've been keeping busy with LinkedIn scammers. I've built a network of shady connections and I have established a reputation as a christian, law breaking, tax dodging, consultant and trader.
I get offers of gold at least twice a day. A prime example of conversation such as
Most of these conversations involve pretty straightforward scams:
I tend to quote stupid numbers in terms of requirements and waste a lot of these guys time. I get a lot of angry voice calls, but my recorder is unreliable/hardly every works on WhatsApp (Cube ACR) so recommendations for decent recorders are welcome.
I recently had a guy turn up to a meet, but can't evidence the safari properly. But it was fun. And he was mad.
I get an email shortly after (like 20 seconds later)
Some general conversation, establishing they are in the Ivory Coast, that I would not travel (of course, covid restrictions). Talk of me doing business in Italy frequently.
Some more argument about me getting a private plane. I reinforce the fact I use a boat (it's on my LinkedIn profile) and this limits how far I can go. I won't risk the boat for the deal. They then offer to meet in Turkey.
There is some back and forth, we then agree I will get there in 2 days by boat (I don't think they do logistics too much).
This was followed up with about 20 emails beginning for me to travel. But my man was comfortable, boat in dock and enjoying lunch at cafe mai ravintola.
I don't believe that anyone travelled to meet me, I think this was a test. They informed me
A further date was arranged and I agreed to 'travel' to France 48 hours later.
He is expecting an old man with a big slab of money to turn up on the streets of Amiens, France.
I get offers of gold at least twice a day. A prime example of conversation such as
"How are you doing today my dear good friend.."
"I am well. I hope you too"
"I am fine thanks. Do you buy gold $48,000 per kg"
"I do. I am a cash buyer"
"Send me your Whatsapp number. The seller will write you. But WhatsApp is very important for both of you"
- Pay the tax upfront
- Pay monies for the agent to travel
- The product gets 'stuck' in customs and needs money to be released
I tend to quote stupid numbers in terms of requirements and waste a lot of these guys time. I get a lot of angry voice calls, but my recorder is unreliable/hardly every works on WhatsApp (Cube ACR) so recommendations for decent recorders are welcome.
I recently had a guy turn up to a meet, but can't evidence the safari properly. But it was fun. And he was mad.
I get an email shortly after (like 20 seconds later)
I am the gold seller.
Awa
Awa
If you are ready to booked air ticked online for me and also visa process. To know also the country name is very important my dear good friend. Because you have to help me towards visa process here.
Awa
I don't pay people to do business with me. Especially when I am doing business worth such large sums. I am doing business in Italy most frequently, but anywhere in Western Europe is fine
I don't pay people to do business with me. Especially when I am doing business worth such large sums. I am doing business in Italy most frequently, but anywhere in Western Europe is fine
We will send one of our representatives to meet you in TURKEY. He will come and meet you with samples.
There is a little Problem in France because custom and immigrations. Try to create confusion on his trip. He will get back to me shortly.
Please can you meet him in France because much of enough paying taxes around Europe is too expensive.
What is this nonsense? I think not. I have arranged everything to be here. The weather is nice and I will see if someone can assist while I am here. I pulled a favour to be here in time and you let me down. I don't appreciate that.
I don't believe that anyone travelled to meet me, I think this was a test. They informed me
He already back to Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire. So when you're true let me know.
A further date was arranged and I agreed to 'travel' to France 48 hours later.
Many thanks for your understanding. As soon as he arrive ealiar Morning in France. So noon time he will contact you immediately and boths of you immediately and boths of you will fix appointment place to finish up this transaction at once.
Remember price is $48,000. I would advise you to buy up to 100kg.
Remember price is $48,000. I would advise you to buy up to 100kg.
If all is in order I'll pay for the 3kg and pay in advance for another 10kg. It is not my fault that you didn't show up to the first meeting. I have done business since then and my cash reserves are low until I go home to trade.